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AFP 615T

1978 Triumph Spitfire

Green Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

33,694 mi
Last recorded33,694 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1978 Triumph Spitfire62,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAFP 615T
MakeTriumph
ModelSpitfire
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 33,694 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,664 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 33,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 33,313 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 33,313 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 33,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 32,979 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn or mounting (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 32,691 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 32,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 31,454 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 30,682 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,235 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 30,235 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 29,898 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 29,626 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 29,195 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,998 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,691 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 27,806 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play in steering column

Pass 19 Apr 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 25,635 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear suspension corroding,rusty

Fail 20 Apr 2006 25,568 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear subframe corroded rusty

How Reliable is the Triumph Spitfire?

Based on 69,541 MOT tests across 8,423 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
302
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
8,423
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,320
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,718
brake binding 2,431
Stop lamp not working 2,126
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,894
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AFP 615T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire in Green with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1978 Triumph Spitfire models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 62,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Triumph Spitfire fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,320 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AFP 615T, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Spitfire typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 48 years old, this Triumph Spitfire is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AFP 615T registered?

AFP 615T is a 1978 Triumph Spitfire, first registered on 4 October 1978.

Is AFP 615T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AFP 615T shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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